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Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav is a business journalist driven by a profound passion for the economy, culture, and human rights. He covers market movements, IPOs, regulatory updates, and major developments in equity markets. Having earned a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi's Delhi School of Journalism, Kumar previously worked with ET Now and Financial Express, focusing on primary and secondary markets. His dedication lies in uncovering the connections between the markets and the human experience, offering a nuanced perspective on the world of business.
Kumar Gaurav is a business journalist driven by a profound passion for the economy, culture, and human rights. He covers market movements, IPOs, regulatory updates, and major developments in equity markets. Having earned a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi's Delhi School of Journalism, Kumar previously worked with ET Now and Financial Express, focusing on primary and secondary markets. His dedication lies in uncovering the connections between the markets and the human experience, offering a nuanced perspective on the world of business.
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From Bitcoin to meme coins: How Indian crypto portfolios evolved in 2025
The flagship digital asset now accounts for 8.1 per cent of total holdings, highlighting renewed investor appetite for stability in a market often defined by volatility
 "From Bitcoin to meme coins: How Indian crypto portfolios evolved in 2025")
Beyond metros: How tier-3, tier-4 towns powered India's crypto boom in 2025
Uttar Pradesh led all states, contributing 13 per cent of the total invested value nationwide. Investors in the state displayed a diversified approach in 2025
 "Beyond metros: How tier-3, tier-4 towns powered India's crypto boom in 2025")
Elara Capital bets on JSW Infra's strategic expansion; upgrades to 'Buy'
The brokerage expects Ebitda to more than triple from ₹2,300 crore in FY25 to ₹7,200 crore by FY30E
 "Elara Capital bets on JSW Infra's strategic expansion; upgrades to 'Buy'")
HDFC Sec says 'Buy' again on JK Lakshmi Cement; 5 drivers behind the call
HDFC Securities estimates JK Lakshmi Cement will deliver a 10 per cent volume CAGR during FY25-FY28, with margins recovering to ₹986 per tonne in FY28E from ₹713 per tonne in FY25
 "HDFC Sec says 'Buy' again on JK Lakshmi Cement; 5 drivers behind the call")
Prudential Corporation set to earn ₹10,593-cr from ICICI Prudential AMC IPO
The ₹10,602.65-crore IPO is a pure Offer for Sale (OFS), with Prudential Corporation Holdings offloading up to 49 million (48,972,994) equity shares, as detailed in the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP)
 "Prudential Corporation set to earn ₹10,593-cr from ICICI Prudential AMC IPO")
Tata Steel's expansion blueprint prompts diverging views from brokerages
Tata Group's flagship steelmaker, analysts said, is entering an aggressive expansion phase at a time when steel prices remain volatile, yet its moves are expected to strengthen feedstock security
 "Tata Steel's expansion blueprint prompts diverging views from brokerages")
JM Financial flags broad-based promoter selling, thin buying in Q2FY26
JM Financial pointed out that a higher proportion of promoter stake changes occurred in small-cap firms
 "JM Financial flags broad-based promoter selling, thin buying in Q2FY26")
India joins global crypto elite, ranks among top 10 in transactional use
As a utility-driven innovator, the country is witnessing rapid growth in its developer ecosystem alongside millions of users turning to digital assets for savings, remittances, and investments
PL Capital upgrades Mahindra Finance to 'Accumulate' from 'Hold'; check why
The brokerage expects credit costs to normalise by FY27 and FY28 while noting that weak asset quality and elevated near-term credit costs will weigh on profitability
 "PL Capital upgrades Mahindra Finance to 'Accumulate' from 'Hold'; check why")
Berger Paints may shine brighter; Geojit upgrades to 'Buy' on margin hopes
Sector's competitive landscape, Geojit said, has stabilised and that demand is likely to pick up in the coming months, supported by improved weather conditions and the release of pent-up demand
 "Berger Paints may shine brighter; Geojit upgrades to 'Buy' on margin hopes")
Elara bets on NTPC, Power Grid; sees hydro sector on strong long-term path
Elara prefers regulated public-sector utilities such as NTPC and Power Grid Corporation, citing assured returns from regulated assets and a strong capacity-addition pipeline
 "Elara bets on NTPC, Power Grid; sees hydro sector on strong long-term path")
Insurance sector on upswing; brokerages forecast 9-10% FY26 retail APE rise
MOFSL has named Max Financial Services Ltd (MFSL), the parent of Max Life Insurance, as its preferred pick in the sector
 "Insurance sector on upswing; brokerages forecast 9-10% FY26 retail APE rise")
Biocon-BBL merger positioned to add value, says Nuvama; retains 'Buy' call
The optimism stems from the company's plan to increase its stake in Biocon Biologics (BBL), the expected consolidation of the Biologics arm, and improving fundamentals
 "Biocon-BBL merger positioned to add value, says Nuvama; retains 'Buy' call")
Phillip Capital sees brighter colours for paints sector; check top picks
According to Phillip Capital, the risk reward is now favourable for market leaders that are well positioned to navigate near-term volatility and benefit from the revival in India's paint demand
 "Phillip Capital sees brighter colours for paints sector; check top picks")
Auto ancillaries to outpace OEMs, says Elara; check key drivers, top picks
Elara identified four factors critical for auto ancillary companies to outperform OEMs: product expansion, segment expansion, geographic expansion and inorganic initiatives
 "Auto ancillaries to outpace OEMs, says Elara; check key drivers, top picks")
Stocks to Watch today: Adani Enterprises, ICICI Bank, Biocon, Ola Electric
Stocks to Watch today, December 8, 2025: Bajaj Finserv, ONGC, AU Small Finance Bank, P N Gadgil Jewellers, Cochin Shipyard, Delhivery, and TVS Motor Company are among the top stock to remain in focus
 "Stocks to Watch today: Adani Enterprises, ICICI Bank, Biocon, Ola Electric")
Motilal Oswal retains 'Buy' on JSW Infra as FY30 growth roadmap strengthens
With a balanced east-west coast presence and expanding inland logistics capabilities, JSWINFRA, analysts believe, is well-placed to benefit from India's push for multimodal integration
Hero MotoCorp accelerates on EV surge, rural push, says Nirmal Bang; 'Buy'
The brokerage turn incrementally constructive on Hero given improving domestic share trends, rural demand tailwinds, strengthening EV ramp-up, and strong export momentum
 "Hero MotoCorp accelerates on EV surge, rural push, says Nirmal Bang; 'Buy'")
Motilal Oswal retains 'Buy' on Aurobindo Pharma as FY26-28 prospects shine
Tushar Manudhane, Vipul Mehta, and Eshita Jain, research analysts at MOFSL, value Aurobindo Pharma at 16 times 12-month forward earnings, assigning a target price of ₹1,430
 "Motilal Oswal retains 'Buy' on Aurobindo Pharma as FY26-28 prospects shine")
Nuvama reiterates 'Buy' on Embassy REIT; here's why growth looks strong
Parvez Qazi and Vasudev Ganatra, research analysts at Nuvama, expect Embassy REIT to clock a DPU compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent over FY25-28E on the back of strong office demand